John--Yes, San Francisco is magical, but it paled compared to an old friendship.  We covered so many topics, but more remain.  I think we could pick up our friendship where we left off 43 years ago.

Zane--Where have you been for so many months?  It is so good to hear from you again.  Hope all is well.  Plan to attend ZOO BOO 2009.  It is great!  Stop at an Erie McDonald's to get coupons worth $.50 off each ticket.

Carra--Our day started at 5:30 on the upper deck to see the ship go under the Golden Gate Bridge.  What a day!  More details will be forthcoming.

Irene--I was so happy when Carol called to say that she & her husband we taking the afternoon off to spend with us.  Now we will have plan to do it again before so many years pass under the bridge.

Lee & Carol--That is so true.  Growing up in a small community everyone knew your entire family.  Our parents were often the car pool drivers or chaparones.  So many memories.  Now my mother is the only one still alive from the five original "Pearl Avenue Magpies."

Diana--Yes, we did pick up like it was just yesterday.  We had a lot of ground to cover.  It is fun to relive the evening by writing about it. 

Thanks for the opportunity to share with you & AR members.

Kate--How true.  From the moment Carol & I hugged each other we talked non-stop.  A few minutes loater we realized that the guys were talking and we had not officially introduced them.  Fortunately they survived for four hours.  Now I want to see her again.

Yum, yum.  I wish we were planning a trip west this year.